Events

ASD Sensory Friendly Sunday Mornings

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing difficulties will have a fun, enjoyable learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. The sensory accommodations will include schedule and itinerary suggestions, quiet spaces, hands-on opportunities and gentle social interactions with Village staff.

Upper Canada Village Opens

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

What was it really like to live and work in the 19th Century? Experience traditional farming techniques, demonstrated through the growing of heirloom vegetables and raising of heritage livestock breeds. Ornamental gardens throughout the village feature flora fashionable in the Victorian era. Weavers, spinners and dressmakers demonstrate traditional handiwork. See historical trades being demonstrated and water-powered mills at work. Aspects of mid-19th century social life, music, religion and politics are discussed and demonstrated by knowledgeable staff dressed in clothing of the period.

Mother’s Day

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Treat Mom to Mother’s day at the Village!

Queen Victoria Birthday Celebrations

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Get ready to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday in grand style at Upper Canada Village on Sunday, May 21st! Sing along to the classic anthem "God Save the Queen" and be captivated by historical patriotic speeches that will transport you back in time. You'll see grand military manoeuvres’, lace up for the 1860s athletic games, watch the Village’s “Queen” in action (a hand-pumped fire engine), and enjoy a piece of birthday cake.

Sheep to Shawl Days

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

How does wool go from keeping a sheep warm to making wool sweaters? Drop in at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing as the farm staff shear the Village flock by hand. Then, visit the McDiarmid Home and Asselstine’s water-powered Woollen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand and using the latest 1860s machinery.

Father’s Day

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Treat Dad to Father’s Day at the Village!

Ghosts of Upper Canada Village Walking Tour

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Brought To You By The Haunted Walk We will lead you through the darkened pioneer village, sharing chilling tales about Upper Canada’s darker history and the ghosts that may still linger in some of the buildings on-site today. This unique opportunity to see Upper Canada Village after the lights go out will only be available on select days this summer. Although most of the experience is outdoors, you will be able to peek inside a few of our favourite haunted buildings along the way. As this tour often sells out,

British Home Child Museum

Visit the special exhibit set up at the Aultsville Train Station by volunteers from the Ontario East British Home Child Family. Between 1869 and 1940s, over 100,000 children from the British Isles were sent to Canada to work as indentured labourers in the homes and farms of this country. These children are known as British Home Children, and many came to Eastern Ontario. This is your opportunity to find out more about British Home Children through stories and artifacts. Located at 13480 Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry County Road 2, Morrisburg,

Celebration of Canadian Music

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Special all day programming will bring to life a fantastic variety of 19th-century song, dance and instrumental music. Tune in to music performed, consumed and composed in pre-confederation Canada, take part in an old-fashioned singing school and try your hand (and feet!) at a 19th century dance.

Horse Lovers’ Weekend

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers' Weekend. The event celebrates our special relationship with the noble Canadian Horse, first introduced to Canada in the 1600s (New France at the time). This well-attended three-day festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses with the help of our Village Interpreters and a variety of community partners. Become a Vendor: Apply Now

1860s Fall Fair Weekend & Quilt Show

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Participate in the excitement of a wonderfully re-created 1860s Fall Fair, using 1860s fair categories and rules as a guideline. Public entries are welcome! Enter your fine art, preserves, handwork, vegetables and other items; all entries must comply with our 1860s Fall Fair guidelines. Enjoy the musical and magic shows throughout the day in the fairgrounds. View Fall Fair Guidelines View Registration Form See livestock, agricultural and dairy products, vegetables, flowers, and fine arts. Join in the old fashioned fun and games which promise to entertain the whole family. And

Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village 13740 County Rd 2, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada

Thank you for being a part of our event. See you in 2024! Take an after-dark tour through a spectacular outdoor exhibit of over 7,000 artistically designed and hand carved pumpkins. This multi-award-winning event takes visitors through a mesmerizing world of illuminated pumpkins, all beautifully displayed in a myriad of eclectic themes along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village’s historic landscape. New exhibits are added each year. Harvest dining, plus seasonal treats, shopping, and kids play stations add to the experience. Open select nights from late September through